We’re talking about pruning — trimming away excess growth to shape plants and control their size as well as removing dead and ...

Asteraceae, a family of flowering plants, are the most diverse group of flowering plants in the world. This plant family ...

Four years ago, regular readers may recall, we removed a birds nest spruce from our garden that garden catalogs ... plants in ...

But, flowers can pose problems for our furry friends − particularly cats. Many flowers and plants deemed safe for humans are toxic for cats, according to the American Society for the ...

Invasive plants pose a threat to farming, gardening, and important natural areas. While a few of the most noxious woody ...

Fruit trees need dead or crossing branches removed to enhance air circulation and light penetration, which are important for ...

Plant these winter-blooming beauties in the autumn to give them a chance to establish themselves before the deep chill sets ...

If you’re hoping to catch the blazing colours of autumn, your best bet is to head to your nearest arboretum. I was lucky ...

Organic matter may not be for everyone, but few catch a glance of his beehive lamp or dried plant lights without stopping to ...

"Each year, the deer population increased and acclimated themselves to our presence. At first, they left the flowers alone..." ...

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There are two times of year that spark joy in gardeners' hearts: When the seed catalogs begin arriving in winter, and when bulb catalogs arrive in late summer. If you love bulbs, now is the time to ...